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Light Microscopes
Seventh graders study the parts of a light microscope, and its proper use. They identify each part and explain why it is important to know how to use this tool. They practice observing newsprint on a wet mount slide.
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Microscope Mania Quiz
Students explore the parts of the microscope. In this microscope instructional activity students are given a quiz on the parts of a microscope.
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Technology and the Human Eye
Fifth graders compare technology and the human eye. In this science instructional activity, 5th graders label the parts of the human eye and trace the path of light as it travels through the eye.